Wage –
Money paid an employee at relatively short intervals, often daily or
weekly, figured on an hourly or piecework basis.
[See also -
Income]
Wages and
Salaries –
Wages
and salaries consist of earnings before payroll deductions, including
production bonuses, incentive earnings, commissions, and
cost-of-living adjustments.
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) –
This Act was signed into law on August 7, 1998, capping a seven-year effort to consolidate and streamline the nation’s employment and training programs. WIA replaced the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), enacted October 13, 1982. Under WIA, the federal government, states, and local communities join efforts to develop a system providing workers with job search assistance, training, and advice. In addition, all entities will work together to provide employers with skilled workers.
Workforce Investment Board (WIB)
– The
local Workforce Investment Boards are composed of representatives
from government, business, education, economic development, labor,
workforce development and other partners to the workforce system.
The primary role of the Board is to provide policy, strategic
direction and oversight for the region’s workforce development
system; oversee workforce development funds from a variety of
sources, convene key players in workforce development to define
strategy for the region, and define system quality and outcomes.
